Cheltenham Dance Festival doubles in size

01/06/2015

Cheltenham Dance Festival will this year be twice the size it was in 2014 as it returns to Cheltenham Town Hall for the 24th year from July 31 to August 9.

The festival is set to once again attract attendees from across the UK with an exciting and diverse programme, including an evening of Strictly Hot Gossip with former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips on Sunday, August 2.

The festival’s growth has been attributed to the considerable success of last year’s festival-organised Guinness World Record attempt that saw Cheltenham earn the official record for the ‘Most People Jiving Simultaneously’ on the Promenade in the town centre, with over 1,000 people turning out to set the record, despite the wind and rain of tropical storm Bertha.

The 2015 festival includes over 25 classes and workshops in everything from the waltz to belly dancing for dancers of all ages and abilities, two glamorous evening balls with demonstrations from world champion dancers and live music, a family fun day at the Imperial Garden Bar, a night of Strictly gossip with former judge Arlene Phillips, and much more.

Beverley Harwood, professional dance teacher and festival host, said: “As a keen supporter for many years, I am even more excited to be hosting this fabulous event.

"The festival continues to grow and has this year diversified into even more types of dance. It's an event not to be missed!”

Festival and individual event tickets for the 2015 Cheltenham Dance Festival are on sale now and available to book from the Cheltenham Town Hall box office in person, by calling 0844 576 2210 or online at www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk